Cerberus Fossae
The two linear depressions at the bottom of today's VIS image are part of Cerberus Fossae. The features are termed graben and are formed by crustal extension that allows material to subside between paired tectonic faults. The straight sides and uniform depths are indications that these are tectonic features rather than channels caused by fluid erosion. Orbit Number: 77361 Latitude: 9.90217 Longitude: 161.214 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2019-05-24 05:06 https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA23327
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PIA23327
Date Created
July 8, 2019
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JPL
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